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A 19-month-old was reunited with their mother after deputies found the child during a Jan. 8 car theft in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville police say an unknown white "bad dope" has caused multiple overdoses and one death; officers and Pulaski County deputies are investigating.
A pedestrian was struck by a train at U.S. 1 and Lewis Speedway; east-west lanes were blocked but the intersection has since reopened as the Major Crimes Unit investigates.
Food & Drinks in ...
A 2,000-sq-ft Dunkin' is proposed at the Publix-anchored center in SilverLeaf; St. Johns County will review plans on March 25.
Flagler County deputies are investigating after a person was found dead near Florida Park Drive and Forest Hill Drive in Palm Coast. Authorities have not released identity or cause.
Columbia County deputies say a 25-year-old from Ocala drove to Lake City to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old; an undercover sting led to his arrest.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Jacksonville community land trust is selling homes while keeping the land, cutting prices and monthly payments for income-qualified buyers. The model pairs long leases with city support to preserve affordability.
Deputies responded to a reported shooting in Silverleaf near Crimson Leaf Drive; the investigation is active and officials are working the scene.
A 75-year-old Suwannee County man was convicted of sexual battery and lewd and lascivious molestation; sentencing is set for Monday, March 9, 2026.
Dream Finders filed for a state environmental permit and has torn down an office building as it advances a 204‑townhome plan at Prominence Office Park in Baymeadows.
A Jacksonville marketing‑company owner pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he used free phones and recruiters to trigger more than 20,000 false HIV‑drug claims that cost Medicare and Medicaid about $24.2M.
Four vehicles were set on fire in the parking lot of The One at Mandarin in Jacksonville, causing roughly $50,000 in damage. No injuries were reported and JSO is asking for tips.
A Pensacola man was indicted March 3 on a federal charge of threatening President Trump. Trial is set for April 6; penalties include up to five years and a $250,000 fine.
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